How far is Chambersburg, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Chambersburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.67 mi
02h 52m
Flight
128.04 mi
206.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.04 mi
Kilometers
206.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.67 mi
Kilometers
258.58 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Chambersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chambersburg
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chambersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Chambersburg
80.2 mi
01h 26m
To Pittsburgh
80.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chambersburg and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chambersburg and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Way

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chambersburg and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 65%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 13%
Lincoln Way
13.9 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 8%
Lincoln Way West
4.09 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 26m from Chambersburg
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chambersburg and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chambersburg to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Chambersburg and 80.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chambersburg and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Glade

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glade, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glade.

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chambersburg and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 128.04 mi (206.06 km).

Chambersburg

#1 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-77.661204, 39.937572)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.46 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.34 gal · 42.92 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.08 $52.15
Premium $4.95 $28.09 $56.18
Diesel $5.98 $33.91 $67.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chambersburg and Pittsburgh. The current time is 00:24:33.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.